Senior Software Engineer – C++, Python

Medtronic

. Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, real-time visualization applications .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $124,800 - $187,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing high-performance real-time visualization applications, with a strong focus on network and serial communication interfaces. Proficient in Python/C++ environments and experienced in optimizing software performance in regulated settings.

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Python/C++ DevelopmentEthernet/TCP/IP Communication InterfacesAsynchronous I/O IntegrationDesktop UI DevelopmentAgile Development Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Real-Time Visualization ApplicationsNetwork Communication InterfacesSocket ProgrammingSerial Device InterfacesThread SynchronizationUnit TestingIntegration TestingSoftware ArchitectureCI/CD PracticesCloud Platforms

Tools & Technologies

GitQt/QMLPyQtOpenGLWPFFigmaAWSAzure

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentDevice-Level CommunicationContinuous ImprovementTechnical ApplicationsClinical Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudPythonQtTCP/IPWPFC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, real-time visualization applications
Own key software features from concept through production
Collaborate with hardware, QA, and DevOps teams for seamless integration and high-quality delivery
Design, implement, and maintain network and serial communication interfaces between desktop applications and connected hardware
Support reliable exchange of commands, device status, and real-time telemetry
Integrate asynchronous device communication with UI and application data layers
Maintain responsiveness through buffering, thread synchronization, timeout handling, connection monitoring, and recovery from communication failures
Optimize software performance for low latency, high reliability, and scalability in a regulated environment
Implement unit, integration, and automated testing of communication interfaces under normal and fault conditions
Document software designs, coding practices, and development workflows
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies
Attend and participate in pre-clinical in-vivo system evaluations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
Expertise working in Python/C++ environments, ideally with ROS or device-level comms
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Experience developing Ethernet/TCP/IP communication interfaces using socket programming
Experience implementing serial device interfaces, such as RS-232 or USB-to-serial
Ability to troubleshoot network and serial communication issues using packet captures, serial logs, and device simulators
Experience with asynchronous I/O and thread-safe integration with desktop UI applications
Experience in desktop UI development, such as Qt/QML, PyQt, OpenGL, WPF, or similar
Experience building real-time or data-rich interfaces for technical or clinical applications
Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
Experience with software version control systems, such as Git
Experience working with UI designers and implementing UI designed in Figma or similar
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Experience with cloud-based platforms and services, such as AWS or Azure
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices, including automated testing and deployment
Experience working in a regulated environment
Roles below the Principal level require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law
Temporary employees are eligible for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan